Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that all of Georgia’s Regional Commissions reported a rise in June unemployment rates.

“Georgia is where opportunities abound, and innovation thrives,” said Commissioner Bruce Thompson. “Every summer, our students and seasonal workers inject our workforce with a fresh wave of talent and energy. Although this may lead to a temporary rise in unemployment, their contributions are the driving force behind our businesses’ success and the engine propelling our economy forward. From startups to major corporations, Georgia’s on the right track toward creating more jobs and building a stronger, more prosperous future for all hardworking Georgians.”

Please see a synopsis of each regional commission below:

Atlanta Regional Commission

• The unemployment rate was up five-tenths to 3.9 percent over-the-month, the rate was 3.4 percent one year ago.

• The labor force was up 6,627 over-the-month and up 52,374 over-the-year, to 2,724,178, an all-time high.

• The number of employed was down 8,130 over-the-month and up 37,561 over-the-year, to 2,618,058.

• Initial claims were up 1,121 over-the-month and down 976 over-the-year, to 10,666.

Central Savannah River

• The unemployment rate was up seven-tenths to 4.9 percent over-the-month, the rate was 4.4 percent one year ago.

• The labor force was down 96 over-the-month and up 4,052 over-the-year, to 211,453.

• The number of employed was down 1,528 over-the-month and up 2,847 over-the-year, to 201,077.

• Initial claims were up 22 over-the-month and down 17 over-the-year, to 1,145.

Coastal Georgia

• The unemployment rate was up six-tenths to 3.8 percent over-the-month, the rate was 3.3 percent one year ago.

• The labor force was down 50 over-the-month and up 8,798 over-the-year, to 358,083.

• The number of employed was down 2,150 over-the-month and up 6,912 over-the-year, to 344,591.

• Initial claims were up 40 over-the-month and down 45 over-the-year, to 963.

Georgia Mountains

• The unemployment rate was up six-tenths to 3.5 percent over-the-month, the rate was 2.9 percent one year ago.

• The labor force was down 320 over-the-month and up 8,850 over-the-year, to 256,253.

• The number of employed was down 1,886 over-the-month and up 7,053 over-the-year, to 247,211.

• Initial claims were up 182, and up 261 over-the-year, to 831. 

Heart of Georgia

• The unemployment rate was up seven-tenths to 4.7 percent over-the-month, the rate was 4.2 percent one year ago.

• The labor force was down 106 over-the-month and up 2,592 over-the-year, to 122,016.

• The number of employed was down 976 over-the-month and up 1,896 over-the-year, to 116,273.

• Initial claims were down 69 over-the-month, and down 119 over-the-year, to 562.

Middle Georgia

• The unemployment rate was up seven-tenths to 4.5 percent over-the-month, the rate was 3.9 percent one year ago.

• The labor force was up 300 over-the-month and up 4,629 over-the-year, to 219,966.

• The number of employed was down 1,186 over-the-month and up 3,203 over-the-year, to 210,174.

• Initial claims were down 31 over-the-month and down 179 over-the-year, to 885.

Northeast Georgia

• The unemployment rate was up six-tenths to 3.9 percent over-the-month, the rate was 3.3 percent one year ago.

• The labor force was up 310 over-the-month and up 10,804 over-the-year, to 339,840, an all-time high.

• The number of employed was down 2,002 over-the-month and up 8,395 over-the-year, to 326,487.

• Initial claims were up 297 over-the-month and up 261 over-the-year, to 1,309.

Northwest Georgia

• The unemployment rate was up six-tenths to 3.9 percent over-the-month, the rate was 3.3 percent one year ago.

• The labor force was up 330 over-the-month and up 13,514 over-the-year, to 448,795, an all-time high.

• The number of employed was down 2,169 over-the-month and up 10,687 over-the-year, to 431,499.

• Initial claims were up 78 over-the-month and down 170 over-the-year, to 1,757.

River Valley

• The unemployment rate was up seven-tenths to 4.8 percent over-the-month, the rate was 4.3 percent one year ago.

• The labor force was up 6 over-the-month and up 3,013 over-the-year, to 146,375.

• The number of employed was down 941 over-the-month and up 2,211 over-the-year, to 139,380.

• Initial claims were up 90 over-the-month and down 77 over-the-year, to 610.

Southern Georgia

• The unemployment rate was up six-tenths to 4.3 percent over-the-month, the rate was 3.7 percent one year ago.

• The labor force was up 127 over-the-month and up 1,397 over-the-year, to 181,565.

• The number of employed was down 1,048 over-the-month and up 119 over-the-year, to 173,699.

• Initial claims were down 10 over-the-month and down 13 over-the-year, to 663.

Southwest Georgia

• The unemployment rate was up seven-tenths to 4.5 percent over-the-month, the rate was 3.9 percent one year ago.

• The labor force was up 37 over-the-month and up 1,520 over-the-year, to 147,890.

• The number of employed was down 936 over-the-month and up 549 over-the-year, to 141,283.

• Initial claims were down 40 over-the-month and up 13 over-the-year, to 637.

Three Rivers

• The unemployment rate was up six-tenths to 3.9 percent over-the-month, the rate was 3.4 percent one year ago.

• The labor force was up 782 over-the-month and up 6,027 over-the-year, to 265,820, an all-time high.

• The number of employed was down 858 over-the-month and up 4,498 over-the-year, to 255,398.

• Initial claims were up 156 over-the-month and down 384 over-the-year, to 1,017.

Contact Georgia Department of Labor Communications Office

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Media Contact: Director of Communications, Shawna Mercer

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